Illegal cigarette smuggling on the rise in Belgium ↗
Front page leadFollowing cocaine smuggling, illegal cigarette factories are booming in Belgium, with high profits and low penalties attracting criminals, including suspected Belgian syndicates.
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The front page of De Standaard features a mix of domestic and international news. Key stories include a rise in illegal cigarette smuggling in Belgium, the issue of untreated sewage entering waterways during heavy rainfall, a unique bunker found on the Picardy coast, rising bank profits driven by…
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Untreated sewage pollutes Belgian waterways during heavy rain ↗
Each year, untreated sewage from 400,000 people enters Belgian waterways during heavy rainfall, equivalent to a medium-sized city discharging its waste without treatment.
Bunker resembling ship from 'Dune' found on Picardy coast ↗
A peculiar war bunker on the Picardy coast in France, tilted as if from the movie 'Dune', has become a strange and striking landmark.
Middle East crisis boosts bank profits ↗
The conflict in the Middle East is benefiting banks as fears of inflation drive interest rates higher, leading to increased profit margins.
Strike at Heidelberg Materials' concrete plants in Limburg ↗
A spontaneous strike has occurred at Heidelberg Materials' concrete plants in Limburg, Belgium, following an employee dismissal.
EU states sacrifice rule of law for political gain ↗
An opinion piece argues that EU member states are compromising the rule of law for short-term political advantage, a trend that is concerning but insightful.
Podcast: Drought's impact on agriculture and industry ↗
A podcast episode explores the severe consequences of ongoing drought in Europe on agriculture and industry, discussing increased stress for farmers and challenges for businesses due to low water levels.
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